No, R398 MTL is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R398 MTL?

The MOT for R398 MTL is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R398 MTL?

The recorded mileage for R398 MTL is 41,712 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R398 MTL ULEZ compliant?

No, R398 MTL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R398 MTL

R398 MTL

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 41,712 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/04/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 41,712 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/05/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/04/2012

Mileage: 41,712 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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R398 MTL Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2011
41,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R398 MTL Mileage History

17/05/200616,265 mi
18/05/200616,276 mi+11 mi
04/05/200722,654 mi+6,378 mi
16/04/200827,314 mi+4,660 mi
18/04/200827,320 mi+6 mi
27/04/200933,264 mi+5,944 mi
06/05/200933,345 mi+81 mi
22/04/201038,269 mi+4,924 mi
22/04/201038,269 mi
05/05/201141,712 mi+3,443 mi
05/05/201141,712 mi

Average of roughly 5,124 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R398 MTL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:04

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R398 MTL) between May 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.”.

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